Inter Miami CF’s star player Lionel Messi will not be participating in this week’s MLS All-Star Game due to an ankle injury sustained during his team’s Copa América final win over Colombia. This news comes as a disappointment to both fans and the league, as Messi’s presence in the All-Star Game would have undoubtedly drawn significant attention and excitement. Despite his absence, Messi has been a standout player for Inter Miami, with 12 goals and 13 assists in his first 12 games of the 2024 season.
In addition to Messi, Inter Miami CF’s Luis Suarez will also be missing the All-Star Game due to knee discomfort. Suarez, a former Barcelona star like Messi, has been a key player for the team, and his absence will be felt during the match against top talent from Mexico’s Liga MX. Despite this setback, Inter Miami will have two other former Barcelona players, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, representing the team in the All-Star Game.
Messi and Suarez are not the only MLS stars who will be missing from the All-Star Game. Real Salt Lake’s Cristian Arango, the league leader in goals this season, will also be absent due to a four-match suspension for violating the anti-harassment policy. Arango, who has scored 17 goals so far this season, will miss not only the All-Star Game but also RSL’s Leagues Cup opener against Atlas.
The absence of Messi and Suarez from the All-Star Game will undoubtedly have an impact on Inter Miami CF’s performance. Both players have been instrumental in the team’s success so far this season, with Messi’s record-breaking goal contributions and Suarez’s attacking prowess. However, this presents an opportunity for other players to step up and showcase their talents on a national stage.
The absence of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez from the MLS All-Star Game will be felt by fans and the league alike. Despite their injuries, Inter Miami CF will still have representation in the game through Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. The All-Star Game remains an exciting opportunity to showcase the top talent in MLS and Liga MX, and it will be interesting to see how the absence of key players like Messi and Suarez will impact the outcome of the match.